Area 51

Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 Limited

Jason Blum, Steven Schneider, Oren Peli, Roy Abramsohn, Jelena Nik, Sandra Staggs

R Horror N/A

  • 3.6

68%

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Plot

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Plot
The film follows Reid, who has always been obsessed with UFOs. While on a weekend trip to Vegas, he convinces two friends to join him on a mission to break into Area 51, where they find terrifying proof of alien presence.
Cited as official plot version from paramount.com
Horror Sci-Fi Suspense Thriller

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The film's director Oren Peli last directed Paranormal Activity. The film's writer Oren Peli last wrote Paranormal Activity and The Diary of Lawson Oxford.

Director
Oren Peli
Screenwriter
Producers
Jason Blum
Steven Schneider

Additional Information

MPA Rating
R Restricted for language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
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Language
English

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Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Area 51 will debut Friday, May 15th and run through Sunday, May 17th with one showtime daily. The film will receive one-weekend-only limited engagements exclusively at 16 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production. Producer Jason Blum told ShockTillYouDrop that he expected filming to be complete in 3-4 months (Nov-Dec 2011)

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production.

Release Dates

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Area 51 was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 15, 2015 . There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Pitch Perfect 2 and Every Secret Thing. Additional information: 16 Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. As a limited release, Area 51 was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Area 51 was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, May 15 , 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.



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  • Added the US VOD release date of May 15, 2015

  • Changed the US film release date from TBA 2014 to May 15, 2015

  • Changed the US film release date from TBA to TBA 2014

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